The Best Episodes Written By David Chase

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(47 votes)

   #1 - The Blue Comet

   S6:E206/3/2007

   The spectre of disloyalty among the crew hangs over Tony as Phil Leotardo decides how to handle recent issues with the Soprano crime family. A hit gone wrong comes at a huge cost. A.J.'s conquering of his depression is challenged.

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   #2 - Dwarf in a Helium Hat

   S4:E171/27/1978

   A threat to the wrong phone number has Jim scrambling to find out who it was meant for.

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   #3 - Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, But Waterbury Will Bury You

   S3:E131/14/1977

   When several of Jim's fellow P.I.'s lose their licenses under circumstances that are suspiciously similar, he begins to suspect that someone is targeting independent investigators and systematically putting them out of business.

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   #4 - To Protect and Serve: Part 2

   S3:E203/18/1977

   Rockford tries to keep a woman on the run out of the hands of two Minette hoods (and her revenge minded ex-fiancé) but the bungling interference of a disturbed police groupie threatens to get them both killed.

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   #5 - The Queen of Peru

   S4:E1212/16/1977

   The RV family from hell decides to set up camp next door to Jim's trailer, just when he's got the recovery of a stolen diamond on his mind.

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   #6 - The Prisoner of Rosemont Hall

   S4:E202/17/1978

   When the son of an old friend goes missing, Jim goes to the young man's college to try and find out what happened.

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   #7 - The Jersey Bounce

   S5:E310/6/1978

   Wrongly accused of beating a man to death, Jim discovers the best legal advice he can find is from disbarred lawyer John Cooper.

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   #8 - Enough Rope For Two

   S1:E163/9/1986

   A camping trip for two becomes a flight from murder full of twists and double-crosses when a Harvard-bound law student goes against his better judgement and lets his girl friend bring her "cousin" along.

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   #9 - All Due Respect

   S5:E136/6/2004

   In the Season Five finale, Tony's crew circles the wagons as Johnny Sack turns up the heat. Carmela counts her blessings. Christopher is freaked out by an unexpected visitor. Benny's connection to the plumber's union comes in handy. A.J. demonstrates his business acumen. Tony ponders whether to execute a 'sacrifice bunt.'

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    #10 - Funhouse

    S2:E134/9/2000

    In the Season Two finale, Tony has a series of 'fever dreams' that help to shed light on some of his problems--particularly his troubles over Big Pussy.

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    #11 - Whitecaps

    S4:E1312/8/2002

    In the Season Four finale, Tony and Carmela contemplate purchasing a shore house, but a voice from the past threatens the deal. While Uncle Junior breaks out the Hearty Burgundy, Little Paulie and Benny break in a new sound system on the Stugots. With Carmine apparently intent on putting the past behind him, Tony and Johnny Sack weigh their options, carefully.

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    8.6/10(54 votes)

    #12 - Made in America

    S6:E216/10/2007

    Tony seeks to find a peace with the Leotardo crew while dealing with rumors a member of his own crew may have flipped. A.J. makes a decision regarding his future and Junior's slide into dementia continues.

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    8.6/10(36 votes)

    #13 - The Strong, Silent Type

    S4:E1011/17/2002

    At therapy, Tony likens himself to the 'sad clown,' but Melfi doesn't buy into his melancholy portrait. Meanwhile, Carmela drags A.J. with her to Furio's house to offer decorating tips and companionship; Paulie puts the finishing touches on some free artwork; and Christopher finds himself at a crossroads.

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    8.5/10(34 votes)

    #14 - The Test Dream

    S5:E115/16/2004

    Tony escapes to the Plaza Hotel for a night of rest and relaxation, but his dreams are haunted by past faces. Another casualty falls in the war between Johnny Sack and Little Carmine, and Tony B. heads to New York for revenge.

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    8.5/10(47 votes)

    #15 - Kennedy and Heidi

    S6:E185/13/2007

    The Soprano and Lupertazzi crime families quarrel over asbestos removal. Tony deals with a problematic associate. Paulie suffers a devastating personal loss. A.J. questions his friendship with Jasons Parisi and Gervasi.

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    #16 - To Protect and Serve: Part 1

    S3:E193/11/1977

    Rockford is hired to find a missing woman, only to discover that she is also being sought by a New York crime family.

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    8.5/10(42 votes)

    #17 - Soprano Home Movies

    S6:E134/8/2007

    Bobby and Janice host a wild 47th birthday bash for Tony at their Adirondacks vacation home. Tony's actions following Johnny Sack's arrest come back to haunt him.

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    8.5/10(41 votes)

    #18 - Amour Fou

    S3:E125/13/2001

    Inspired by a tale from Ralph about how his father got 'made,' Jackie Jr. decides to 'make his move' in organized crime by instigating a robbery caper at a local card game. Reminded by Melfi of the psychological parallels between his relationships with Gloria and with his mother, Tony finds it harder and harder to spend time with his 'crazy love.'

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    8.4/10(38 votes)

    #19 - Army of One

    S3:E135/20/2001

    Yet another academic misstep by A.J. forces his parents to contemplate military school. Tony orders Ralph to deal personally with the Jackie Jr. situation, and later seems to take Ralph's side in a money dispute with Paulie. Once again, the family gathers in Artie Bucco's restaurant, where Meadow reflects on being a Soprano.

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    8.4/10(41 votes)

    #20 - University

    S3:E64/1/2001

    Ralph's volatile relationship with a Bada Bing stripper and his obsession with the movie 'Gladiator' combine to put a damper on several boys'-nights-out sessions at the club. Meanwhile, at Columbia, Meadow's relationship with Noah is put to the test by her needy roommate Caitlin.

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    8.3/10(70 votes)

    #21 - I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano

    S1:E134/4/1999

    In the Season One finale, Tony is stunned to discover that the attempt on his life may have been ordered by someone very close to him. Later, he must deal with the fact that everyone knows he is seeing a shrink. Christopher is sent to take care of Jimmy Altieri.

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    8.3/10(43 votes)

    #22 - Join the Club

    S6:E23/19/2006

    The family tries to cope with Tony's hospitalization and possibly impending death, while Tony begins to hallucinate a new life parallel to his own.

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    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #23 - Cold Stones

    S6:E115/21/2006

    Phil takes out his revenge on Vito, while Tony grows frustrated with Anthony's lack of ambition or work ethic.

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    8.1/10(77 votes)

    #24 - College

    S1:E52/7/1999

    During a trip to Maine for Meadow's college interviews, Tony sees a man he believes is a relocated mob snitch. Back at home, Carmela receives comfort from Father Phil.

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    8.1/10(36 votes)

    #25 - No-Show

    S4:E29/22/2002

    With Paulie in jail, Christopher becomes acting capo, but he gets off to a bad start with Patsy. Still troubled by Jackie Jr.'s death, Meadow contemplates taking a year off from college to travel. Meanwhile, Adriana is in a bind after ending her friendship with Daniele, and Silvio discusses a misunderstanding at a Newark riverfront construction site.

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